must-see

/ˈməst-ˈsē/ (ame, mw)

must-see — 名詞

1. a film, place, exhibition, or performance so striking, beautiful, or famous that

1.名詞B2
釋義

必看

極為精彩、值得親眼觀賞的作品或景點

a film, place, exhibition, or performance so striking, beautiful, or famous that anyone with a chance to view it really ought to take the chance — especially common in travel writing and entertainment reviews.

例句

The new Studio Ghibli exhibition at the museum is a must-see for animation fans.

美術館新展出的吉卜力工作室特展，是動畫迷必看的展覽。

a must-see for [audience group]

Eleni told friends the sunrise temple complex in Cambodia was a true must-see.

Eleni 告訴朋友，柬埔寨那座清晨的寺廟群是名副其實的必看景點。

a true must-see in [place]

同義詞
  • must-watch

    near-synonym, slightly favoured for TV and streaming content

  • unmissable

    more formal, often used in reviews

反義詞

文法句型

a must-see (film / show / sight / exhibition)

must-see + noun (attributive use)

用法筆記

Frequently appears as an attributive modifier before another noun (a must-see film, a must-see destination). Subject is almost always something visual — a place, performance, exhibition, or screen production. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense centres on viewing or watching, not on broader necessity.

常見錯誤

❌The new podcast series is a must-see.
✅The new podcast series is a must-listen.
💡podcasts are heard, not seen; use 'must-listen' or 'must-hear'.

2. anything a person really should not skip because missing it would feel like a bi

2.名詞B2
釋義

必備品

不可錯過的關鍵物品或體驗

anything a person really should not skip because missing it would feel like a big loss — used widely of products, apps, trips, or experiences that count as essential for a particular audience.

例句

For new parents in Taipei, the baby-carrier brand from Layla's shop is a must-see.

對台北的新手爸媽來說，Layla 店裡賣的那個背巾品牌絕對是必備品。

a must-see for [audience]

Isabela said the night market in Kaohsiung was a must-see during her summer trip.

Isabela 說，高雄夜市是她暑假旅行中絕對不能錯過的必備品。

a must-see during [event/period]

同義詞
反義詞
  • skippable

    informal opposite — safe to ignore

文法句型

a must-see [for someone]

must-see + noun (attributive)

用法筆記

Subject is usually a tangible product, event, place, or app — not an abstract concept. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense broadens beyond visual experience to anything essential in a category — apps, gear, trips, even people's recommendations.

常見錯誤

❌Honesty is a must-see in any friendship.
✅Honesty is a must in any friendship.
💡abstract qualities take 'must', not 'must-see'.